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Creating study plans

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Do you find it challenging to manage your time and keep track of the tasks?

Creating a study plan can be the solution to navigate through competing tasks and help you stay on track. Using AI tools to plan your study is convenient, but is it effective?

Learning benefits of creating study plans include: 

  • Improved time management. 
  • Reduced stress by tracking your progress. 
  • Increased motivation with a clear priority list.

To create an effective study plans using AI tools: 

  • Clearly define your study objectives, such as the subject you're studying, your goals and the study timeline. 
  • Be specific when requesting AI tools' assistance including the subject, goal, timeline and desired study frequency. 
  • Set achievable milestones or goals. 
  • Remain flexible as your schedule may need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Strategies for using GenAI

An example of creating study plan using Copilot

Example prompt: I need a study plan. I have an accounting exam in three weeks and I can study every day except on Sundays. I also want weekly milestones. 

Part of Copilot's  response (02/01/2025)

Got it! Let's create a study plan to help you prepare effectively for your accounting exam. Here's a three-week plan with weekly milestones:

Week 1: Foundation and Basics

Monday to Saturday:

  • Day 1: Review the syllabus and identify key topics.
  • Day 2: Study basic accounting principles and concepts.
  • Day 3: Focus on financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
  • Day 4: Learn about accounting cycles and processes.
  • Day 5: Practice basic accounting problems.
  • Day 6: Review and summarize the week's topics.

Milestone: Understand and be able to explain basic accounting principles and financial statements.

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Tips for Effective Study:

  • Stay organized: Keep your notes and materials well-organized.
  • Practice regularly: Solve practice problems daily.
  • Take breaks: Short breaks between study sessions can help maintain focus.
  • Seek help: If you're stuck on a topic, don't hesitate to ask for help from a teacher or study group.

Before utilising the study plan generated by AI tools, ask yourself:

  • Is my prompt comprehensive enough to cover all the necessary information for the study plan? 
  • Should I fully trust the plan generated by AI tools? Where does the data used to create the plan come from? 
  • What incentives do AI companies have in providing study plans for me? 
  • Regarding the BOLDED sections: Are these plans specific enough to adequately prepare for my exam? 
  • Will using AI tools for the study plan improve my learning, or am I becoming overly reliant on technology? Could relying too much on AI hinder my learning process by reducing the opportunity to critically analyse my own needs. 

Where can I learn to create a study plan?

  • You can learn to customise your study plan by attending workshops or drop-in sessions for a consultation with advisors. 
  • There are various peer-assisted programs available to help you create study plans, such as U:PASS and UTS Study Group.

TIPS

  • While using AI tools to create a study plan can save you time, it may not be as effective in customising the plan to align with your specific goals and subjects. If you choose to use AI for this purpose, it's essential to be aware that the suggested plan may need adjustments to fit your schedule and individual needs. 

  • Taking the time to personalise the plan will ensure it better caters to your study requirements and helps you achieve your academic objectives effectively.

  • Your interaction with AI tools cannot replace human interaction, and it should be a supplement rather than a replacement when considering engaging with AI tools. 

  • Being overly reliant on AI may hinder your learning process by reducing the opportunity to critically analyse my own needs.

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